Citrus - Grapefruit - Rio Red

Rio Red was originally a branch sport of 'Ruby'. Its characteristics were retained by the next generation. Rio Red thrives in a hot climate. The fruit is large and often shows some red pigment on the rind. The seedless flesh and juice have a beautiful red color and an excellent sweet-tart flavor.  A large size tree, it grows well in hot inland regions and is winter hardy in zones 10 to 12.  Fruit is picked beginning in December, however, fruit will stay on trees into late winter.